Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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